The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released 20 pages of training materials concerning the collection, processing, and analysis of biological evidence following fatal aviation accidents. The…
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Larry W. Bryant was a UFO researcher, writer, and government transparency advocate who pursued federal records through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). His work…
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The “Massed Modular Aircraft” tender envisions an uncrewed system that can be produced in large enough quantities at a low enough cost to be considered attritable in combat. The US military’s Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) has released a solicitation for a new low-cost, high-volume uncrewed aircraft that can perform the missions of the General Atomics…
The programme also sees Canada purchase three new AW101s, increasing its total fleet to 16 aircraft. The first Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) CH-149 Cormorant search and rescue helicopter overhauled under a mid-life upgrade (MLU) programme has begun flight checks. Those checks took place at Leonardo Helicopters’ Yeovil site in the UK, where the Cormorant…
Anko van der Werff will take the helm of Canadian carrier in early 2027. SAS chief executive Anko van der Werff will step down from the Scandinavian carrier in early 2027 to lead Air Canada. Van der Werff, who joined SAS in 2021, will take up the role of chief executive of Air Canada early…
Accident at Bishkek Manas airport occurred just a month after Kyrgyzstan was removed from European blacklist. Kyrgyz authorities have temporarily suspended the operations of carrier TezJet after one of its Boeing MD-83s has suffered a landing-gear collapse while taxiing for the runway at Bishkek’s Manas airport. The airport operator states that the accident occurred as…
US regulator issues voluntary recommendations after the NTSB had urged it to mandate the action. The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is recommending that airlines take steps to ensure cockpit-voice recorders (CVRs) retain relevant audio following safety incidents. On 1 July, the agency issued guidance calling on aircraft operators to confirm that their employee manuals…
The company’s website now lists the 777-8, 777-8 Freighter and 777-9 as having more range than previously marketed. Boeing has increased the advertised range of its 777-8 and 777-9 widebody jets, adding hundreds of miles to the figures. The manufacturer’s website now puts the range of the passenger-configured 777-8 at “up to 9,500nm” (17,594km), a…
Four of the turboprops will be trucked from Nova Scotia to an aircraft recycling facility in Grenville, Quebec. The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) will scrap four of its retired CP-140 Aurora maritime patrol aircraft. The four-engined turboprops, which are based on the Lockheed Martin P-3 Orion anti-submarine warfare platform, were retired from service after…
The company intends for the new line to help it achieve a production rate of 52 737s monthly. Boeing has started assembling the first 737 Max on its new line in Everett, marking the start of production at a site the company says will enable it to further accelerate 737 output. The airframer disclosed the…
London says the long-range maritime patrol aircraft failed to respond on international safety frequencies. A Russian long-range patrol aircraft flew “unnecessarily close” to the UK Royal Navy’s flagship, acting in a dangerous manner, according to London. The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) says a Tupolev Tu-142 Bear-F maritime reconnaissance aircraft buzzed the Royal Navy’s HMS…
The company is designing three-seat aircraft specifically for pilot-training duty. US manufacturer Cirrus has confirmed it is bringing to market a clean-sheet, dedicated pilot-training aircraft called the TRAC10, with a 2027 service-entry goal. The Minnesota company had previously hinted at the development of the new trainer. “The TRAC10 is our most deliberate answer yet to…
